How to visit an art museum - Johan Idema

French painter Renoir suggests the only way to
understand art is to go to a museum and look at it. But once inside, this is easier said than
done. What do you do when the label simply reads "Untitled, 1973"? Where to
look when a painting offers you a picturesque but undisguised view of a giant
vagina? And how to react, when the museum guard stares at you for far too
long?


How to Visit an Art Museum offers fresh perspectives on how to behave once
inside the museum. Whether first-timer or frequent visitor, it shows you the
sense and nonsense of museum etiquette. The typical museum behavior "Walk
slowly, but keep walking" is seldom the most rewarding. That's why this book
encourages you to look outside the box and tackle the challenges that art
presents to us by taking things into your own hands.


Find out how you can use museum guards to your advantage. Learn the rules of
thumb to distinguish good from bad art. Explore how kids are able to offer
you glimpses of the world that's hidden behind an artwork. How to Visit an
Art Museum shows you how a little courage and creativity can go a long way to
making your museum visit truly worthwhile. Because ultimately, the art museum
is what you make it.


How to Visit an Art Museum is an accessible, fun and rewarding read.

A book full of tips and inspiring illustrations.

Read it and you will be surprised by how much more rewarding your next
museum visit will be.